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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,462.10, 371,860.35 and 148,608.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,462.10, 371,860.35 and 148,608.30 is: 205,080.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,462.10 : 371,860.35 = 148,608.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,462.10/371,860.35 = 148,608.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,462.10x = 371,860.35 × 148,608.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,462.10x = 55,261,534,450.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,261,534,450.91/269,462.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,080.92

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